“Türkiye and Kazakhstan are two brotherly countries with long-standing relations”

Holding a joint press conference with President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Erdoğan said: "Türkiye and Kazakhstan, which draw strength from their shared history, language, religion and culture, are two brotherly countries with long-standing relations."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Complex.

Pointing out that the visit was President Tokayev's first-ever state visit to Türkiye, President Erdoğan noted that the two countries were marking the 30^th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. "We have elevated our cooperation to the 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' level with the joint memorandum we have just signed. Türkiye and Kazakhstan, which draw strength from their shared history, language, religion and culture, are two brotherly countries with long-standing relations. Türkiye attaches great importance to Kazakhstan's peace and stability."

Offering condolences for those who died in the incidents that took place in January in Kazakhstan and wising a speedy recovery to the injured, President Erdoğan stated: "I believe that Kazakhstan, our friend, has emerged stronger from those incidents. The perseverance and will President Tokayev has displayed to shape the New Kazakhstan is praiseworthy. We support the comprehensive reform program implemented in this regard. Let me once again underline that we stand ready to do our part for the stability, peace, security and prosperity of our Kazakh brothers and sisters."